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Shadow of the Hegemon

By: Orson Scott Card
Narrated by: David Birney, Scott Brick, Gabrielle de Cuir
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Ender's Game told the story of the boy "Ender" Wiggin and his hard-won victory over an alien race that would have destroyed the Earth and all of humanity. But Ender was not the only child in the Battle School. He was just the best of the best. In Ender's Shadow, Orson Scott Card told the story of another of those precocious generals, the one they called Bean - the one who became Ender's right hand, his strategist, and his friend. 

And now Card continues Bean's story, and finally tells a tale long awaited by millions of fans. At last we learn what happened on Earth after the destruction of the Hive Queen's worlds, after humanity no longer had a single enemy to unify the warring nations. This is the story of how Bean turned away from his first friend, Ender, and became the tactical genius who won the Earth for Ender's brother, Peter, who became the Hegemon.

Please note: This 2001 recording represents the technology of the time when it was produced. This is currently the best available source audio from the publisher.

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One of my favourites. If you enjoyed Ender's Shadow then I suggest continuing Bean's journey back on earth.

Excellent sequel

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changed voice every time the word hegemon was mentioned, could have been a cool affect but just took me out off the action completely.
other than that if you've gotten this far into Orson Scott card's books then this wont disappoint

jittery voice? great story

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The story of Bean continues in this book where the child geniuses find themselves facing the consequences of a power vacuum. This book continues to describe Bean, a fascinating character, but the real star of this book is his nemesis. This is a nerve wrecking political battle that will keep your attention from the first to the last minute.

Just as good as the first Bean book

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Shame about the hideous 70s musical interludes. Zone them out because it would be a pity to allow such clunky music to ruin an otherwise good storytelling. I listen to books while i garden. This one us as enjoyable as the rest of OSCs stuff.

Good believable story

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The Ender's Shadow books, although very enjoyable, are not up to the standards of the Enders series. They match them in the quality of the narration and the depth of story, but they always feel like they are the poor cousin. Also, the intellect of the character Bean does to some degree detract from the achievements and wonder of Ender and Peter Wiggin. The Ender series left a very strong mental impression of the greatness of Ender and the hegemonic but sadistic nature of Peter. Both were amazing characters in the first series, but as I read the Shadow books, I start to get the impression that Bean was turning the real cogs of power in the background. Also, the character of Peter has gone quite weak and whiney when confronted by Bean. I think OSC has tweaked their characters to fit the new series' storyline.

Nevertheless, this is a very enjoyable book and I fully intend to complete the series. Excellently narrated.

Satisfactory continuation of the Shadow Series

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